Yellow Split Pea Soup (Canadian)

By jeaninemg

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. salt pork
• 1 lb. yellow split peas, pre soaked
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 C water
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 bouquet garni: parsley, 1 bay leaf, and celery leaves
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Dice the salt pork and fry in a skillet until golden brown. Spoon into slow cooker. Add all other ingredients. Cover, and turn on low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bouquet garni from the pot before serving.